AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl is fighting for her life after she was struck by a police car answering a 999 call.

The teenager from Prestwich was hit by the marked police van as it drove along Bury New Road towards Manchester on Saturday at around 11.10pm.

She suffered serious injuries and was taken to North Manchester General Hospital where her condition is described as critical.

Police are investigating the incident and have voluntarily referred the matter to the Police Complaints Commission.

Witnesses are asked to contact the police on 0161 856 3572.